MakerBot Desktop

MakerBot Desktop is your go-to solution for all things 3D printing! This awesome software is completely free and helps you discover, manage, and share your 3D prints with ease.

Your Personal Cloud Library

With MakerBot Desktop, you can bring all your existing files into a personal, secure, cloud-enabled library. It’s super easy to rename, edit, and add instructions to your files, layouts, and collections. Keep everything organized just the way you like it!

Quick Access to Commands

You’ll love how quick and simple it is to access common commands like suspend, change filament, or even cancel a print. Plus, there’s an onboard camera that lets you keep tabs on your prints right from the app. Want to share? Snap pictures of your prints and upload them directly to Thingiverse, which is the biggest 3D design community out there!

Simplified File Sending

Sending files to your MakerBot Replicator 3D Printer has never been easier! You can connect via Wi-Fi, Ethernet or USB. And don’t forget about browsing Thingiverse, where you'll find over 100,000 free 3D models waiting for you.

Preparing Your Models with MakerWare

MakerWare is another cool tool that’s free and works across different platforms. It makes prepping your 3D models (.stl and .obj files) for printing super simple when using the MakerBot printer.

Edit Your Designs Easily

You can open up objects on the build platform in MakerWare and easily move them around. Rotate or scale those models however you want! Plus, if you're feeling creative, you can set up two-color prints for your MakerBot Replicator or Replicator 2X.

Create Anywhere!

Just a heads-up: while MakerWare is perfect for preparing your models for printing, it isn’t a design app itself. That means you can create amazing 3D models using any software you prefer before importing them into MakerWare!